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Name: Sky Soulja Supporter
Email: donnaitaliana21@yahoo.com
Date: 04/30/05
Time: 21:15:21
"i am the white dove for a soldier/ ever marching as to war/ i would give my life to save you/i stand guarding at your door/ i give you all that i am" - rob thomas i just wanted to say that i appreciate everything our troops are doing and what they go through everyday to protect the rest of us and do all they can to keep us safe and make the world a better place. I pray that all of them are safe and come home safely to their families and loved ones. God Bless all of the Sky Soldiers and all of our troops. We love you! A special note for a sweetheart, a mr. longjohns nate-dawg wit a birthday comin up, who may or may not read this, I always have you in my heart and in my prayers. "They say good things must come to an end, but I'm optomistic about being friends."- Wayne Wonder, "No letting go" (***i don't know if you'll ever read this or u remember me after 2 long years when u went away tha 1st time but i pray u take good care of yourself and r safe... we neva got 2 close but i miss u, ur always in my heart, i could neva 4get about ya. Much luv 2 ya, God Bless.)
Name: Samantha to Cheryl
Date: 04/30/05
Time: 20:08:41
Your son said that the piece won't be aired until next April? I wonder why they are waiting so long? Do you have any idea?
Name: Cheryl
Email: cubbybear99_98@yahoo.com
Date: 04/30/05
Time: 18:29:46
Hi, Mr Brokaw's actual piece on the 503rd will not be aired until next April according to what I have heard from my son.
Name: Old soldier's Wife
Email: butteredgrits@yahoo.com
Date: 04/30/05
Time: 18:03:55
I, too, have ordered party things from www.orientaltrading.com as Mommaski suggested. When our son came home for a few weeks after the Iraq deployment we threw a party for 40+ family and friends. I ordered the camo bandanas and we used them as napkins for the Bar-B-Que. I had a wreath on the door with the plastic paratroopers (complete with little chutes) hanging from it. Our son just loved it. We also ordered pkgs of the American flag pins. I got flag business cards from the Office supply store and printed "thank you for celebrating this happy day with us. We ask that you remember the men and women still in Harm's Way by wearing this pin". Each guest received a pin and card. These were little, inexpensive things but our son was so pleased. You might try it when your soldier comes home.
Name: Nancy
Email: herb_nancy@adelphia.net
Date: 04/30/05
Time: 12:43:43
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SGT. Jacob Rose. We love you very much and our very proud of you. God Bless all the Sky Soldiers. Love Mom and Dad
Name: TO CHIARA
Email: maledetta83@hotmail.com
Date: 04/30/05
Time: 10:57:17
hey chiara, i heard from the guys, i saw you are a friend, i have news to share, please email me. Giulia
Name: Michele D
Email:
Date: 04/30/05
Time: 10:35:31
Hi Everyone I just got my flat rate boxes in the mail today and was a little disappointed at how small they were. I guess I'll save them for can stuff. I would have saved $$$ this week as one of my boxes cost 9.50 and if I could of stuffed all the things into a flat rate it would be 7.70. I'll figure it out someday. Has anyone else heard anymore on wether or not Tom Brokaw is really doing a story on the 173rd? I'm searching around and if I find anything I'll post it. Well have a good weekend its rainy here in Mass so no yard work for me until tomm. Bye Michele
Name: Mommaski
Email: deborayashinski@yahoo.com
Date: 04/30/05
Time: 09:59:07
Dear REd Devil Supporter - hello !! Nope I didn't freeze them just sent that box of Hostess Cupcakes the way they were - the guys said they were a little dry but they didn't care they were great anyway. You see I don't bake- not without a signed release form anyway (that way if I accidentally poison someone with my cooking it ain't my fault) I say good job to anyone who bakes or even likes to bake !!!!! But for me the kitchen is like an alien battlefield !!!! Also if you are supporting a large group, like me. And you are looking for a lot of silly things cheap try - www.orientaltrading.com You can buy things by the dozen like hacky sacks and mini hibiscus print fans or by the unit although I don't really know anyone who would want 200 porcupine balls !?! They also have theme ideas. If nothing else it can give you some ideas. Love to all
Name: Jane K
Email:
Date: 04/30/05
Time: 09:21:37
Some tips for sending cookies: when our son was in Iraq I found that sending the "drier" varieties worked the best. Anything that was too moist just didn't taste good by the time he got them. Peanut butter, oatmeal raisin, snicker, doodles, and good ole' chocolate chips were the best. For the choc. chip I doubled the cookie dough but not the chips so if they melted it wasn't a huge mess. I used those glad containers and packed box with bubble wrap lining and had no problems. The cookies arrived safe sound and tasty! Hope this helps. Thanks to all for the "in the box ideas' I love them and can't wait to shop! Please keep the ideas coming.
Name: Red Devil Supporter-B-Co
Email:
Date: 04/30/05
Time: 07:39:35
THANKS MOMMASKI, YOU HAD ME CRACKING UP IN FRONT THE COMPUTER. I LIVE IN ITALY, WORKING FOR DOA! WILL EMAIL YOU SO I CAN GET YOUR ADDRESS AND SEND YOU SOMETHING FROM ITALY! YOU ARE A PHENOMENAL WOMAN! HATS OFF TO YOU. :) GREAT BOX IDES, I LOVE THE BEACH BOX IDEA, SINCE MY SOLDIER MOVES ALOT , THE TASTE OF ITALY MAY NOT BE SO GOOD. WHEN YOU SENT CUP CAKES DID YOU FREEZE THEM OR JUST MAILED THEM! THANKS TO WHO EVER SENT INFO ON MORE PHOTOS OF B-CO, I WAS THRILLED! EVEN THOUGH NO NEW PICTURES OF MY SOLDIER, BUT GREAT TO SEE THE OTHER GUYS DOING WELL. KAREN, I LIVE IN ITALY. BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO COME TO MINISTER GOD'S WORD! GOT EMAIL ROM MY SOLDIER, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS ABOUT TWO LINES, I AM GRINNING FROM EAR TO EAR! JUST THANKFUL THAT HE IS OKAY AND ALIVE!
Name: 1508PIR.com Webmaster
Email:
Date: 04/30/05
Time: 02:35:27
Families and friends of the Red Devils Please have your soldiers turn in photos to their company chains of commands to be added to the website. Once I receive a photo it takes me 24-48 hours to post and then Mr. Bradley (the best webmaster I have ever met) posts them to his site. Your Red Devils can also come see the BN S2 shop directly to turn in photos.
Name: Tracy
Email: mom@173rdairborne.com
Date: 04/30/05
Time: 01:49:19
I spoke with a friend the other day, her son is also in the 173rd, 2/503 HHC. She spoke with him last, he said that Tom Brokaw was there doing a story on them. So if anyone can figure out how to find out when it will be on, that would be great. Mike thought probably in a month or so. It would be awesome to see our guys in action over there! I don't know how much of the brigade will be featured, but at least the 503 HHC. Has anyone else heard about this from your guys?
Name: Rebecca
Email: For: Karen- upload pictures
Date: 04/29/05
Time: 23:32:26
I like www.pbase.com its free and you can upload a fair amount of pictures. I used this site when I was in school in London. I did have to open a sites to put up all my pics, but its pretty user friendly. Hope this helps!
Name: Suzanne and Jim Taylor
Email: tay1mom@netscape.net
Date: 04/29/05
Time: 19:48:54
We spoke with our son Will, 1-508 c co 3rd platoon this morning on the net, he said that they had been on quite a few patrols recently, the weather is getting nice, they work out in their gym quite a bit, and generally seems OK. He gave us the web page address for the 3rd platoon, www.airborneberserkers.com , it is a pretty good site. Also I got a number off of the www.anysoldier.com site for a mailing kit from the usps which they send out to you for free. It is called the carekit04 you order by phone and the number is 800-610-7833, I got my mailing kit within a week and you get 8 boxes, large type envelopes, a roll of tape, custom forms and all for free delivered to your door! Will, if you see this we love you and think of you always, stay safe. love mom and dad
Name: Jenni
Date: 04/29/05
Time: 19:34:40
It was so nice to finally see some pictures from D-Batt! Joe....just want you to know I miss you and love you very much! Stay safe and strong my baby!
Date: 04/29/05
Time: 19:22:41
To Leanne, I Have Faith Hope and Love, I KNOW I WILL SEE MY SON, THANK YOU
Name: Karen
Email: Karen@173rdairborne.com
Date: 04/29/05
Time: 18:47:51
Hey- two quick questions.... 1) What are good websites to upload pictures. I figure if more soldiers knew where/how to post pictures then there'd be a lot more (and I'd like to upload some of mine too...)..... 2)Red Devil- are you vacationing in Italy or do you live in Italy? Just curious... ~Karen~
Date: 04/29/05
Time: 14:13:24
I agree. I remember receiving that message in my email years ago, and it was shared for entertainment. It is meant to be funny. Every country has a few things that just don't make sense. This "joke" was great because I could relate to it and laugh.
Name: Leanne
Email: lharmann@wi.rr.com
Date: 04/29/05
Time: 13:58:56
To those looking for pictures, Chosen website has quite a few of really nice pictures with captions, Able and Battle have some pictures posted. Remember the 503 got to Afghanistan after the 508. As a Mom, I wish all they had to do was post pictures, although I think they are working too. You can access these from the main page. Hope you see your loved one, enjoy!
Date: 04/29/05
Time: 13:48:12
I agree. I remember receiving that message in my email years ago, and it was shared for entertainment. It is meant to be funny. Every country has a few things that just don't make sense. This "joke" was great because I could relate to it and laugh.
Date: 04/29/05
Time: 13:34:48
I personally found the "Just a joke" funny because if you think about it... they're all true! This country is great just because we can do funny things like that and get away with it!! God Bless the USA!!
Name: to stanley
Email:
Date: 04/29/05
Time: 13:16:52
My fiancée is in the 2/503 and he said that some guys have their own cameras so they will take pictures soon...I don't know if they are going to send the pics here or what. hope this helps!
Name: To: Just a Joke
Email:
Date: 04/29/05
Time: 13:14:01
Who ever wrote this message is very mean and cruel and how can you say it's Just a Joke? People don't post messages or say things like that if they really don't mean it and try to cover it up. Our soldiers goes wherever they are told to go and do what they are told to do and if you don't like it then you better watch what you say and when and where you say it. Someone could take it the WRONG way....
Name: giulia
Email: TO CHIARA
Date: 04/29/05
Time: 13:06:55
hey chiara, i am grant's girlfriend, may i know how you know him? please? ^_^*
Name: Nancy Rose
Email: herb_nancy@adelphia.net
Date: 04/29/05
Time: 13:06:33
SGT. Jacob Rose HAPPY,HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! We love you very much and we are very proud of you. God Bless all the Sky Soldiers. Love Mom & Dad
Name: Rebecca
Email: RE: Why do they carry everything?
Date: 04/29/05
Time: 12:32:35
They have to carry everything we send if they move around a lot. If they stay settled in one area, its not such a big deal. But you also don't want to send too much because they don't have the room to store it all. Hope this helps!
Name: Stanley D. Rogers
Email: roge5301@netzero.net
Date: 04/29/05
Time: 12:24:57
Hey, understand I am not trying to start anything here so don't y'all get uptight and start screaming at me BUT., has anyone tried to contact the 2nd/503 and find out why the 508th has 35 pages of pictures and the 2/503 has only three or four pictures. I know they are busy and it may be that the 503 is just not supplying the pictures but I sure would like to see some. The Chosen Frame has some pictures of one platoon but that is about it. Anyone know of any other pictures?
Date: 04/29/05
Time: 11:57:43
just wondering...do the guys have to carry with them everything we send?
Name: To Grant Forktus Koffler
Email: Chiara
Date: 04/29/05
Time: 11:50:55
Ur doing great guys keep up the good work muah!!!We miss you here hurry home
Date: 04/29/05
Time: 11:46:22
To Red Devil supporter B Co., Hi Thought you would like to know that the fury 1-508th photo website has new photos of B Co.!!!!! ENJOY!!!!
Name: Denise
Email: soldiersmom81@yahoo.com
Date: 04/29/05
Time: 11:09:30
To 1508pir webmaster, The pictures of the D-319 were a sight for sore eyes, It gave my heart a lift to see these men as it does all our men but unfortunately I didnt see my son, next time I am sure. Thank you and God Bless
Name: Giulia ^_^*
Email: maledetta83@hotmail.com
Date: 04/29/05
Time: 10:35:08
SPC GRANT, PHILIP; C Co, 1-508. *** ciao amore, hurry home, i miss you! muah! Your goofball *** ^_^*
Name: To Mommasky
Email:
Date: 04/29/05
Time: 10:31:42
You are a great fantastic special person. You give people so much with few lines even if you maybe don't know it. All my greatest respect and esteem go to you. I wish there were more persons like you, who keep being so strong, special and genuine through the difficulties of life. We can all say we have the honour you share your thoughts and feelings with us.
Name: To: just a joke
Email:
Date: 04/29/05
Time: 09:38:30
So if you think that your America is so great why don`t you just go back!!!!!!!!!!! (just a joke!!!
Name: Mommaski
Email: deborayashinski@yahoo.com
Date: 04/29/05
Time: 09:35:04
Red Devil Supporter - I forgot, when I visited my son there in Italy we went to Lido de Jeslo !! What a beautiful place and believe me I know beaches!!! We played bocce and paddle ball. So how about a Beach Box - a paddle ball set, a cheap bocce set, a bag of beach sand, a couple of pictures of the beach, an inflatable beach ball, suntan lotion and a beach towel. Well have fun !!! Love ya Sky Soldiers and you guys stay safe !!!!
Name: Mommaski
Email: deborayashinski@yahoo.com
Date: 04/29/05
Time: 08:27:13
Red Devil Supporter : Well shoot you are in Italy !!!!!! Well heck how about "A Taste of Italy" box?!? You could put in some of those wonderful Italian cookies, that hyperactive coffee and one of those little coffeepots, spices, olive oil (wrap in bubble wrap) and some of that little dry bread. As you can see I remember some of the things I ate when I visited just can't remember the names (it is the pits getting old) How wonderful for the guys to get some of their favorite things that they miss from Italy. And is the one thing you ladies from Italy can get that we in the States cannot.
Name: Red Devil Supporter B CO
Date: 04/29/05
Time: 06:23:24
Judy thanks for the info on bar cookies! Mommaski thanks for the web site will go read in a few minutes. Karen thanks, the ideas are fabulous! Mommaski you are the epitome of a mother! You have wonderful ideas, the only difficult thing is I am in Italy and miss having the dollar store to send those cute ideas. I guess I could check out the Euro stores and see what they have. The theme box idea is GREAT! Ladies have a blessed weekend. Who ever posted the prayer and the song let there be peace, thanks, we need it!
Name: Mom/Cheryl
Email: cubbybear99_98@yahoo.com
Date: 04/29/05
Time: 05:45:07
Hi Scott,2/503 HHC Thinking about you this morning. All the family says Hi....Storm dog also said hi...He heard about the new dog and wants to know if he can jump fences and catch birds too? You will have to drop her a note...I am proud of you son. All the gang at work says Hi and stay safe....Love, Mom
Name: Ron Pozin
Email: rpozin@hotmail.com
Date: 04/29/05
Time: 05:14:43
New on the ASY (DOD-America Supports You) Team -- Cardstore.com will provide free Mother's Day cards for forward-deployed U.S. troops serving in the Middle East, making it easy for U.S. military personnel serving overseas to remember mom on her special day. Troops can visit www.cardstore.com, select greeting cards online or create their own by uploading a photo, and have them printed and mailed to their moms in time for Mother's Day on May 8th — and all for free!---- From Military.com- A special code is needed to access this offer on the company's Web site. Service members serving abroad can find the code in ads that will appear in Middle East editions of the Stars & Stripes newspaper beginning April 22. Three of those ads will run over the course of a week.
Name: kam
Email: themysticalpreciousangel@yahoo.com
Date: 04/29/05
Time: 03:53:08
Hi Just a little note to say you are all and I mean all in my prayers and thoughts. Why anyone would wanna post a nasty message I will never know. I think you all are doing a great job and pray that my angels watch over you when you sleep and god does the same during the day. God bless you all and that you may all return home safely. Luv n Light Kam
Name: Just a Joke!
Date: 04/29/05
Time: 03:22:41
I really do love this country, but... 1. Only in America... can a pizza get to your house faster than an ambulance. 2. Only in America... are there handicap parking places in front of a skating rink. 3. Only in America... do drugstores make the sick walk all the way to the back of the store to get their prescriptions while healthy people can buy cigarettes at the front. 4. Only in America... do people order double cheese burgers, large fries, and a diet coke. 5. Only in America... do banks leave both doors open and then chain the pens to the counters. 6. Only in America... do we leave cars worth thousands of dollars in the driveway and put our useless junk in the garage. 7. Only in America... do we use answering machines to screen calls and then have call waiting so we won't miss a call from someone we didn't want to talk to in the first place. 8. Only in America... do we buy hot dogs in packages of ten and buns in packages of eight. 9. Only in America... do we use the word 'politics' to describe the process so well: 'Poli' in Latin meaning 'many' and 'tics' meaning 'bloodsucking creatures'. 10. Only in America... do they have drive-up ATM machines with Braille.
Name: 100% ITALIAN
Date: 04/29/05
Time: 02:33:16
we spoke on the phone last night and this morning... so now you know who i am.
Name: federica
Date: 04/29/05
Time: 02:28:40
to 100%italian...grazie...whoever you are......
Name: 100% ITALIAN
Date: 04/29/05
Time: 02:25:18
To JJJ. The John she is talking about is in 503rd Able company. Ciao Federica...
Date: 04/29/05
Time: 00:31:42
2-503/hhc's website is www.rock2503.com.....they don't have many pics up yet but I guess their working on it.
Date: 04/29/05
Time: 00:06:09
New photos of Able Co. 2-503 on www.ablewarlords.com
Name: Tracy
Email: mom@173rdairborne.com
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 23:46:47
Judy and Jenny, I'm sorry for not responding to your emails. I'm having technical difficulties with my computer. I can receive emails, but cannot send them. I will write to both of you ASAP (when I get time to go use my mom's computer!). Thanks for writing. Tracy
Name: LaLa ***TO ANNA (Walter-Williams)***
Email: lala_10200@hotmail.com
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 23:42:34
Hey Anna this is the second message I have posted for you. I just wanted to let you know that I am here if you need any help with anything. I haven't talked to you in a long time and would like to see how you are doing. Email me if you get a chance. I heard willy made Chicken Alfredo for your family he was so proud of himself...haha Okay Talk to you soon. I LOVE YOU BABY!!! you make me so proud... Spec. Lang~"my big teddy bear" 74th LRS Team 2 Got some pics from Tito-Looking as handsome as ever.
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 23:21:54
Can somebody tell me which is company HHC? Which is their website? I would love to find pics of my pals but I haven't gotten a chance to ask them if they are in the able, battle or chosen company. All I know is that they are in the 2-503rd HHC. Thanks in advance.
Name: Adriana Weller
Email: nanaweller@hotmail.com
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 20:26:34
Lord make me an instrument of your Peace, Where there is hated let me sow love.Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is discord, harmony. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is dispair, hope . Where there is darkness, light . Where there is saddness, joy. Oh devine master grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console, to be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love . For it is in giving that we recieve ,it is in pardoning that we are pardoned and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Name: Oregon Dad
Email: Gropa5@aol.com
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 19:16:15
2/503 C Company has some photo updates Great Pictures http://www.chosen2503abn.com/1stAfghanistan.htm (May have to copy and Paste
Name: rebecca
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 18:14:33
there are new pics up at: http://www.rock2503.com/ just thought id let people know
Name: Amy Jo
Email: McMurray42_fan@yahoo.com
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 18:09:48
Nancy__ No he is my best friend. We've known each other for pretty much over half our lives.
Name: Donna
Email: mommie222@yahoo.com
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 17:28:41
Just thought I would let you all know that there is another great party site for you to look at and get ideas for the soldiers. It is http://www.shindigz.com Thanks
Name: Nancy Rose this is for karen
Email: herb_nancy@adelphia.net
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 17:22:25
I asked my son if he is where you asked. I didn't get a answer yet. I will let you know when I get one.
Name: Nancy this message is for Amy Joe
Email: herb_nancy@adelphia.net
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 17:19:22
I e-mailed my son and asked him if he knows your soldier. I haven't heard back on that one but earlier he said they were busy. Is he your son?
Name: jhulz
Email: jhulz2004@hotmail.com
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 16:40:19
To SPC. Bonifacio J Castro II Thank you for that great email you sent me yesterday. Take care and remember that I love you Baby!!!
Name: Arlene
Email: akmitchell@comcast.net
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 16:32:40
Does anyone know if our "boys" have access to ice cubes? I was thinking of sending over an electric ice cream maker for them. Thanks, Arlene
Name: Jane
Email: reynoldsfc@msn.com
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 15:43:12
Hi Anna, my soldier is with the same unit, if you would like a support buddy, and let each other how our soldiers are doing that would be great. (just email me)
Name: To rebecca
Email: francy_1983@hotmail.it
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 14:28:13
Hi rebecca, just e-mail me and I will tell you what I know about the location. Francesca
Name: Anna
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 13:45:22
TO Walter Williams,74th LRSD, hi honey, i just wrote you an email, hope you can check it soon, you made me so happy when you called me! you made a promise to me!! come back home soon baby! you're always in my heart, and I love you a whole bunch!!! Take care willy!! Miss you cicciottino!!!
Name: Mommaski
Email: deborayashinski@yahoo.com
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 13:19:26
Red Devil Supporter - if you are talking about the article I wrote it can be found at www.staff-net.org
Name: Mommaski
Email: deborayashinski@yahoo.com
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 13:16:47
Hi Karen: I have already done the Pool Party Box (Baby inflatable pool, rubber duckies, tropical drink glasses (plastic), straws with flowers on them, cans of tropical fruit juice, leis, and sunglasses) I also just sent out a movie Box(2 new release DVDs, microwave popcorn, whoppers, licorice whips, good n plenty, chocolate covered peanuts) You can make these up for one person or for his whole group which is what I do. I have also done a birthday box (Hostess cupcakes, candles, package of balloons, silly hats, goodie bags that I put goodies in and not noisemakers (I didn't think it was a good idea in a combat zone), presents and mini umbrellas - he kept complaining he was hot) I send a box every month to my children in Support Bat. so anymore theme boxes would be most welcome. Lets hear it for our Sky Soldiers !!!!
Name: Judy - thomas@execpc.com
Email: BAR COOKIE RECIPE
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 13:12:12
I've forgotten who asked about the bar cookie recipe, but all I have done in the past is to make the regular Nestle chocolate chip recipe and put the dough in a jelly roll pan and bake until we think they are done.
Name: Amy Jo
Email: McMurray42_fan@yahoo.com
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 12:58:21
Nancy... My soldier is Spc Jonathan Baker.
Name: Amy
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 12:39:38
To trevor... I love you so much!!! 4ever!
Name: Karen
Email: Karen@173rdairborne.com
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 12:38:38
One last thought before I head to rehearsal... We've been talking about Christmas trees and decorations. What would y'all think about having an overarching theme to send this Christmas. For example, the two I came up with where: "White Christmas" sending the tree, and having all the decorations in white sending the song "I'm Dreaming of A White Christmas" along... or for Elvis fans, "Blue Christmas" sending the tree, and having all the decorations in blue sending the song "I'll Have a Blue Christmas." I just think it'd be fun to have a theme from the board? Yes, no, other thoughts? (Yea, I know it's like 8 months away.... am I overly organized??) ~Karen~
Name: Karen
Email: 173rdairborne.com
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 12:24:18
As I was in class last night I had an idea come to me and I'm curious as to what you all think. We seem to be sending everything "in a box." And we've even been talking about Christmas "in a box." So we ought to start something like an "In A Box" campaign. Put together themes, and put all the components of that theme "In A Box." For example, "Birthday Party in a Box" like Judy- sending cakes, candles, presents, etc. Or "Summer Camp in a Box" like Mommaski suggested little fun toys that the soldiers can play with and then pass onto children. I know growing up I looked forward to the summer so I could go outside and jump rope, or play with jacks, and marble, etc. Someone once mentioned sending a pool and rubber duckies, so you could even do "Pool Party in a Box." I think the "In A Box" possibilities are endless. What do y'all think? ~Karen~
Name: Karen
Email: 173rdairborne.com
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 12:20:07
Old Soldier's Wife, Red Devil Supporter B CO: I'm going to kill two birds with one stone here. Red Devil, you asked where I was located. Well, that's a trick question. I am from Ohio, but I attend seminary in New York. I will be ordained a pastor in 45 days (not that I'm counting!) After I'm ordained, the church will assign me a parish, so I could go just about anywhere! So Old Soldier's Wife, I know how it is to move all the time. I'm a pastor's kid (and soon to be pastor myself) and in my 24 years on earth I've lived in 5 states, 8 cities, and umpteenth houses. I have never lived outside the USA, but I've applied to be an overseas missionary so that may change in the next five years or so. Anyhow, that's my introduction to me :) ~Karen~
Name: liz
Email: islizdizzy@yahoo.com
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 10:20:46
my son PFC Dewey Spence is in 1/508 C co 3rd platoon was able to instant message him this morning says all is well and gave me a site where you can see pictures. www.airborneberserkers.com he also said he received more packages and the soup I sent was really good I think it was bearcreek brand in packages they just add water. also asked for a headlamp with a red lens for when you go outside at night. a pot to cook in and an electric burner. mail seems to be taking about a month for him to get. Also just to let you know the usps mil kit does not come with flat rate boxes just priority big difference in price when you go to pay shipping, remember you can go to the usps website and order the flat rate boxes. This website has been a great support for me and everyone who shares has given such great ideas and advice. To all thank you
Name: 1508PIR.com Webmaster
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 09:43:11
Instructions are available for mailing from italy at www.1508pir.com Lots of useful stuff from 1-508 and soon D_BATT will have a page and pictures posted to that site!!!! God Bless
Name: Red Devil Supporter-B-Co
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 09:01:52
Mommaski could you tell me where to find the story about our son! You are truly an inspiration.
Name: 100% ITALIAN
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 08:24:22
I agree with you Red devil supporter, this is what it should be all about. I am glad you love Italy. We even have something in common, guess what, i am a red devil supporter as well. We are here for the same people :)
Name: Red Devil Supporter B CO
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 08:05:52
Thanks Judy, Mommaski, Leanne, Denise and 100% Italian! This is what it should be all about, sharing and expressing love for other people! I will go home happy this evening. Judy the chocolate should not melt. Leanne thanks for info on shipping cookies and recipe link.100% Italian I have many Italian friends and absolutely love Italy! Ladies have a good evening.
Name: Caserma Ederle Family Assistance Center
Email: TO THE ITALIAN LADIES
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 07:58:55
Please watch the message board at the beginning of next week because we will be posting detailed information on how to send letters and packages to Afghanistan through the Italian Postal system.
Name: Arlene
Email: akmitchell@comcast.net
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 07:43:31
Spc. Nathan Garcia II, so glad to get an e-mail form you this morning. Hope you are getting the packages I sent you recently. let me know if you need anything else. Love you lots, Mom
Name: Arlene
Email: akmitchell@comcast.net
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 07:41:41
Judy------ I bought a great little black and Decker food vacuum sealer at Wal-Mart for $40. My son claims that the food is fresher in the sealed bags than in zip lock bags. Arlene
Name: Judy
Email: thomas@execpc.com
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 07:11:44
Oh .. and in the binder ... I also include the printed out Commander messages from the Company website.
Name: Judy
Email: thomas@execpc.com
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 07:09:01
Project/stay busy idea: Perhaps those of you who have experienced deployments do this already, but I find it helps me to feel stay close to my soldier - I bought a 3" 3 ring binder and a bunch of page protectors. I did this through Basic and Italy and have a new one just for Afghanistan. In the Afghanistan binder I have printed out the maps I feel will be useful for quick reference (thanks to Mr. Bradley for making them so easy to find!). Also in the binder I put letters (and the envelopes), print outs of any emails or chat sessions. News articles. I figure this kind of stuff will be kind of cool/have a lot of meaning to him (any future kids), especially when he is older. The binder I bought is the kind where you can slip a piece of paper in for the cover ... so it says "XXX's Letter's Home", Unit name, Afghanistan and the date of his deployment. It's amazing how fast the binder fills up.
Name: Old Soldier's Wife
Email: butteredgrits@yahoo.com
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 07:05:53
To Karen....Yes, our son is in Afghanistan (1/508 HHC S-2)and he spent the year in Iraq with the 173rd. My husband and I spent 22 years on active duty (he was a helicopter test pilot as well as MANY other jobs), 16 moves, 9 different states and Germany. Our son attended 3 different high schools in 4 years! So, it has been an experience. We have been "retired" for 12 years and I miss it everyday. The military people you meet, live with, cry with and laugh with are a special breed. Our son is trying to decide if he wants to remain in the Army or get out at the end of this tour (He should have been out in March 05 but the Army extended him). I am so grateful for this website where we can all stay in touch and ask/receive advice from our 173rd family. You asked about the figure that T.R. is making for my husband.....I'll post a picture as soon as I receive it....may take some time because he is making the helicopter also!
Name: 100% ITALIAN
Email: To All
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 07:03:01
From now on, before posting any kind of messages that might worry families and friends, please check these websites where you can get the most updated news and where the casualties are listed. And no more unofficial rumors please. http://www.diversityinbusiness.com/Military/Casualties/ix_Mil_Cas.htm http://edition.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/ http://cnnstudentnews.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/2005.04.html http://www.dod.gov/releases/ http://www.cfc-a.centcom.mil/main/PressReleases.asp http://lunaville.org/OEF/Afghanistan.aspx http://lunaville.org/OEF/default.aspx
Name: Judy
Email: thomas@execpc.com
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 06:59:39
Another Birthday idea: My soldier had a birthday while in Italy. I sent many of the same items that have been mentioned .. the Hostess cupcakes, candles, party bags etc. I also bought a pinata and filled it with a variety of candy. I had to take all the stuff to a place where you buy the box to fit your stuff ... it cost a lot to send, but it was fun. Anyway, the other thing I included in the Birthday box was a small photo album. As I was making it, I thought gee, this just seems like something a "mom" would enjoy, but out of everything in that box, my soldier said he really liked the photo album! He said he liked seeing how he had changed. I bought one of these cheap ($2) little purse size albums at Walmart. I personalized the front of it. Then I found pictures from his birthdays thoughout the years - trying to represent each year. I only struck out on one year ... I couldn't find any pictures for that year ... they probably still need to be developed!
Name: Igniter57
Email: Igniter57@cfl.rr.com
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 06:56:01
I found a little more information about what happened at this site: <http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=709431&CMP=OTC-RSSFeeds0312>. You may need to cut and paste it without the <>.
Name: Jaymo
Email: jaymo1975@hotmail.com
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 06:45:30
I have been reading some of the previous posts about OPSEC. Someone had previously offered to get a copy of a packet given during meeting in the mail if someone else needed it ("OPSEC and Me"?? or something like that). My husband is also deployed and I am not in Italy, so that information has not been available to me and was not offered to me by my FRG. Can someone that would be able to mail a copy of that packet please email me? Thank You.
Name: Judy
Email: thomas@execpc.com
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 06:43:53
Red Devil Supporter ... I love the smiley care package idea ... but I'm wondering about the chocolate. Will it melt and make a mess of everything? Your idea won't cost a fortune to include the whole squad!
Name: Denise
Email: soldiersmom81@yahoo.com
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 06:31:20
Great idea on the happiness survival kit I'll be starting them tonight.
Name: Mommaski
Email: deborayashinski@yahoo.com
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 06:30:58
To Red Devil supported - WOW!!!!! What a wonderful idea !!!!! I can make those up and send them to the whole platoon. It will be a neat treat and make them smile !!! Also thanks for the heads up about the mice - I will now send containers for their goodies. Love to all. OK Support Battalion stay safe !!!! Talk to you soon!!!!
Name: Old Soldier's Wife
Email:
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 06:28:54
To Debbie Yashinski...I just read your article "The Loss of A Loved One" and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your insight and williness to share such a painful experience. Our son and Michael were in Iraq together, although in different companies. I remember when he told us about Michael's death and I just could not imagine how difficult it was for you. Your article will help everyone to be better prepared, if that is possible. You are a very special lady....Thank you!!
Name: Leanne
Email: lharmann@wi.rr.com
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 06:07:03
Just a bit of info. We received and email from our son 1-508 C. Co. and he had gotten packages on the 27th that we had sent on the 5th and the 12th (we had sent two on the 12th). Looks like 2-3 weeks for arrival. I sent bar cookies wrapped with plastic wrap in tins and I also bought the Gladware type containers because they have mice. He can reuse them for other snacks the mice would like. I padded each layer of cookies with plastic wrap to make sure they would not shift around. I used a recipe from http://verybestbaking.com./recipes/detail.aspx?ID These are recipes that are supposed to travel for long periods and survive the Middle East heat and humidity. No feedback from our soldier yet. We only get one maybe two emails a week and no phone calls since early March. He says they are all well and having some "fun". God Bless them all. If you have trouble with the link please email me personaly. I'll let you know if the cookies arrived edible as soon as I hear. Thanks for all your support and TO MOMMASKI, your strength and devotion are an inspiration to us all. What a beautiful way to honor your son. I am proud to have even this small association with a woman like you.
Name: 100% ITALIAN
Email:
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 05:42:19
God bless you too Red devil supporter. You had a great gift idea. You're forgiven.
Name: Red Devil Supporter B CO
Email:
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 05:40:19
Judy, thanks for the info on sending cookies. May I ask for your recipe for the bar cookies? I am sorry if I offended anyone of the Italian women,I was not making a negative post! God Bless you all!
Name: Red Devil Supporter B CO
Email:
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 05:35:42
I would like to share an idea,we can all make some and send to our guys: IT IS CALLED A HAPPINESS SURVIVAL KIT WE WILL NEED A SMALL(SANDWICH) ZIPLOCK BAG,AND INSIDE I HAD THIS TYPED UP IN DIFFERENT COLORS AND PLACED IN BAG WITH THE FOLLOWING CONTENTS: A STICK OF GUM TO REMIND YOU TO STICK WITH IT A CANDLE TO REMIND YOU TO SHINE BRIGHTLY A CHOCOLATE KISS TO REMIND YOU THAT YOU AR LOVED A MATCH TO LIGHT YOUR FIRE WHEN YOU ARE BURNT OUT A TOOTSIE ROOL TO REMIND YOU NO TO BITE OFF MORE THAN YOU CAN CHEW A PIN TO REMIND YOU TO STAY SHARP A SMARTIE TO HELP ON THOSE DAYS WHEN YOU DON'T FEEL SO SMART A STARBURST TO GIVE YOU A BURST OF ENERGY ON THE DAYS WHEN YOU DON'T HAVE ANY A SNICKER TO REMIND YOU TO TAKE TIME TO LAUGH CONFETTI TO REMIND YOU TO TAKE TIME TO HAVE FUN A LIFESAVER TO REMIND YOU THERE IS ALWAYS SOMEONE WILLING TO HELP A BAG TO HEL YOU KEEP IT ALL TOGETHER AND GIVE YOU FOOD FOR THOUGHT YOU ARE TRULY APPRECIATED AND THOUGHT ABOUT EACH DAY YOU CAN MAKE YOUR OWN VARIATIONS, BUT I THINK THIS IS A GREAT IDEA. I AM GOING TO MAKE ENOUGH FOR MY SWEETHEARTS PLATOON AND SEND FOR HIS BIRTHDAY. MOMMASKI I KNOW YOU WOULD LOVE THIS AND IF YOU HAVE ANY MORE IDEAS PLEASE SHARE. MAY I ALSO ASK WHICH PART OF THE GLOBE ARE YOU? IT WOULD BE A GOOD IDEA FOR MEMORIAL DAY AS WELL. WE COULD COME UP WITH SOMETHING FOR 4TH JULY ETC! SMILE AND THE WORLD SMILES WITH YOU KAREN MY COOKIES TOOK ABOUT 2 1/2 WEEKS TO GET THERE :(
Name: Judy
Email: thomas@execpc.com
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 05:26:09
Regarding sending cookies .... on a different message board I read occasionally, the moms there said they had better luck sending homemade bar cookies than the individual homemade cookies. They seemed to feel they held up better than the "regular" cooky. Also ... about vacuum packers ... some moms on that other board also said they felt that just good ole freezer bags worked well. I don't have a vacuum packer so I wouldn't know, but those comments sure made me feel like I didn't have to rush out for a $100 vacuum packer. :) Anyone else have opinions about freezer bags vs vacuum packers? I think this weekend we'll do chocolate chip bar cookies and try sending those.
Name: L.
Email:
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 05:24:31
that's right. it's been weeks now that we are posting messages to ask for help on how to send packages.
Name: L.
Email:
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 05:24:10
that's right. it's been weeks now that we are posting messages to ask for help on how to send packages.
Name: 100% ITALIAN
Email:
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 05:21:40
I am italian so can i finally complain about something? Ok, all the italian girls are posting messages about how difficult it is for us to send packages to the guys. Well, noone here, apart from one lady, offered to help. If we want to send packages that it is for the same support you guys are talking about. The packages are not for ourselves but for the American servicemen. So anyone who can help please do it. Italy is the most generous country in this world. We all want to send something.
Name: to Red Devil Supporter B CO
Email:
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 05:16:41
I don't think you understand Italian very well!! Italian girls are asking info on how to send packages down range for their friends, nothing else!! I am Italian.... i think i know better then you, if they would write offense or other mean stuff somebody will said something!!! Take it easy!!!! S.
Name:
Email:
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 05:15:31
There should be less misunderstandings here. Otherwise we'll all keep arguing. To anyone: please read messages first and then think. Stop provocation for no reason. Amanda has been attacked, italian girls have been attacked, the guys... Please stop this.
Name: Nancy
Email: herb_nancy@adelphia.net
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 05:07:40
This message is for Amy Jo, My son SGT. Jacob Rose is a medic with Charlie Company, I didn't get an e-mail yet from him today, it was not a good day yesterday but he was ok. God bless them all and I pray they all come home safe. What is your soldiers name?
Name:
Email: TO RED DEVIL SUPPORTER
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 05:01:13
what do u mean when you say that you understand what italian girls are writing? they are exchanging ideas on how to send packages. nothing more than this. are you crazy or what? copy and paste the sentences on a translator, silly!
Name: Red Devil Supporter B CO
Email:
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 04:44:24
Mr. Bradley, I know you are busy and I thank you so much for this website. Obviously some people are using this for their personal vendettas and this must stop. I understand what the Italian girls are posting in their language! It is ridiculous behavior for adults to portray. How easily we forget the grieving families, how easily we forget the purpose of the website. We must stop being selfish, this a time to think about other people, our soldiers whose lives are on the line day and night for our freedom.
Name: federica
Email:
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 03:05:42
to Laura..... do you know JOHN? .where do you live?if you live in vicenza you could send him something maybe( I have problems with the Italian postal method and The US one...) I AM JUST A FRIEND!!!NOTHING MORE NOTHING ELSE... don't worry. he just didn't want to feel alone down there, and he needed friends to write to..He s ok. -last news 15th april-
Name: laura
Email: lafortuna@katamail.com
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 02:50:27
to federica:I'm happy you've been hearing from John.I haven't been hearing him sice he left so I was quite worried but now I understood.thanks.laura.
Name: Red Devil Supporter B CO
Email:
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 02:37:27
Karen, I packed them in an empty cookie can with some bubble wrap at the bottom alon with plastic wrap. I put some cling wrap all the way over and then mor bubble wrap on top! And taped the cove of the can tightly shut! I got the shipping information from a website! Maybe I should try another kind of cookie. I was thinking of coconut macaroons dipped in chocolate! Any suggestions? Where are you located by the way?
Name: to all
Email:
Date: 04/28/05
Time: 01:49:56
Hi, does everyone know if mails are being regularly delivered in these past weeks?
Name: Tracy
Email: mom@173rdairborne.com
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 23:49:18
Karen, The link to the "camel round up" is www.battlehard.com Click on "Commander's Update" in the left window. The photo is at the bottom of his update. Thanks for asking. It sure made my whole day, week, to see that smiling face that I miss sooo much! Another idea that I did for Christmas while they were in Iraq, was a 2' Christmas tree covered in photos (colored photo copies of my own photos). I had them laminated, punched holes in the pictures, attached them with red, white and blue ribbons, and put the 173rd insignia at the top of the tree. I included pictures of guys in his squad and their wives, along with pics of Jake as a kid doing goofy stuff that I know would cause him a good "razzin'" from his buddies (like the one of him at Disneyland acting like a total nerd, with his shorts hiked up to his arm pits and Mickey Mouse ears on!) That was a fun project for me, but by the time he got it, they had to move to a different location, so he had to take all the pics off the tree and leave the tree behind. We live in a very small town (about 10,000), and we have THREE of our local boys in the 173rd. I'd love to be able to do something for all of them this year. Jake is in 2/503 B Co, another is in the 1/508 and one more in 2/503, HHC. I would love to get a picture of all of them together over there to run in our local paper, but I'm sure they are spread out all over the country! Hope everyone is doing well, all of the families and especially all of our soldiers!
Name: Amy Jo --Message for Nancy Rose
Email: McMurray42_fan@yahoo.com
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 21:08:50
Nancy Rose...My soldier is with the Support Battalion also and is a medic as well. I was wondering if you could tell me what company he is with (mine is in Cco.) It would be wonderful to be able to talk to someone who has there soldier in the some battalion as mine. If you wouldn't mind emailing me I would love to talk with you. Thank you. And bless our sky soldiers and their loved ones.
Name: Mommaski
Email: deborayashinski@yahoo.com
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 20:01:07
Hello everyone !!! I just wanted to say hi to "all my kids" and to all of you. So many ideas !!!! I can't wait to try some of them !!!! By the way Hacky Sacks and YoYos are great silly things. You can get them at the Dollar Store. The neat thing is when they get done with playing with them they can give them to the kids they come across !! You can afford to get them for the whole platoon !!! Also if anyone is interested I wrote aseries of articles for www.staff-net.org If you go to the Info Center & click then click on featured articles you will find The Loss of a Loved One. It will help you understand what happens. Believe me No news is ALWAYS good news. Love to all and Brian Eckley you and the guys take care !!!!
Name: Dena Struck
Email: dena.r.struck@office.xerox.com
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 18:59:43
Thank you to all of the Red Devils in Afghanistan. You guys are doing a great job and should be proud of your place in history. If anyone knows my son Kyle Hensley, please tell him “hi” from his Mom. Keep up the good fight and god bless.
Name: SSGT CLINT MACK MOM
Email: wgslinda@aol.com
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 18:58:53
HI SON, I JUST SAW A PICTURE OF YOU ON THE CHOSEN COMPANY WEB SITE! I AM SO GLAD YOU WERE SMILING. I HOPE YOU ARE GETTING ALL OUR PACKAGES AND THERE WILL BE MANY MORE ON THE WAY. I AM BACK FROM CT AND YOUR "GRANDMA" SENDS HER LOVE TO YOU. WE MISS YOU AND ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU AND YOUR GUYS. KEEP THE FAITH. LOVE AND MISS YOU, MOM AND JIM
Name:
Email:
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 18:03:21
no news is good news. you will be notified before released to the public.
Name: Michele
Email: Mrsdodge57@aol.com
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 17:42:18
Hi to all who are interested in the 173rd action figures. I inquired about them and the person sent me all the details re: the cheapest way to do it, the custom way etc. He is a true artist but they are not cheap for a figure of your soldier it runs about $300.00. However they are authentic and he will even try and match a figure to your soldiers likeness, with all the correct medals etc its really something. Also about cookies I sent choc. chip to Iraq and they were fine. I had one of those vacum sealer deals and they were okay. Yes you can send a Christmas tree. I sent one as well with stockings for the squad and xmas music and dancing santas all kinds of goofy stuff and some funny xmas movies and cartoons like Charlie Browns xmas and Frosty of course!!! I'm going to make a DVD of family and friends and set it to music and send it out for his bday. I'm going to have some of my co-workers(cute 20 yo girls) hold signs of encouragement. I got this one from my sister-in-law whose son is in Iraq and he just loved it. I just bought a bunch of water ballons for his squad as I hear its hot over there and figue they could have some fun with them. All the summer stuff is just coming out here as I live in MAss but I bet all you guys down south have this stuff all year round. Well stay well everyone any new idaes I'd love to hear them I get all mt best ideas from those that went before me!!! Michele
Name: Arlene
Email:
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 17:32:58
Nancy---- I think we should all do that this year, even exchange decoration ideas. Make our soldiers smile :) Arlene
Name: Nancy Rose
Email: herb_nancy@adelphia.net
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 16:54:56
Arlene I to sent a Christmas tree to Iraq. My son loved it and so did his friends. I will do the same this year. I pray that all of our loved ones will be home safe. Jake is with the 173rd Support bn, he is a medic.
Name: Linda Austin Davis
Email: karmen1023@lexcominc.net
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 16:07:02
This message is for Jeremy Austin, my son. I love you and miss you so much. Everyone here sends lots of love and prayers for you and your buddies. I can't wait for you to come home, you are missed and needed so much. It's like my right arm is missing. I'm not complete and never will be until you are back here, safe and sound. I love you son, and remember, pay attention to those that know. Love always, Mama
Name: Arlene
Email: akmitchell@comcast.net
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 15:31:26
Karen--- The first thing that I ask my son when he gets deployed is: how many in your squad and what are their names. I send for a group of 12 even though there are less than that. You never know who might drop by for dinner:) As for the christmas tree idea, when Nathan was in Iraq, I sent his squad a 2 foot artificial tree with plastic battery operated lights, plastic ornaments, tree topper, and christmas tree skirt. They loved it. I don't think there are any restrictions. What does everyone else think? Arlene
Name: Karen
Email: Karen@173rdairborne.com
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 14:44:38
Seminary is keeping me busy- so now that I had 30 minutes to catch up, I am..... Red Devil Supporter B CO: I am sorry that your cookie arrived inedible. How did you send them? (To learn...) Also, how long did it take to arrive- any idea?..... Tracy- can you post the link to the article and pictures from the camel cowboy round-up? I'd love to read the article/see the pictures..... I know Christmas is like eight months away, but I'm curious- is that something we're allowed to send? Like mail Christmas to the soldiers? Are there restrictions on trees/bulbs/etc.?..... For those sending goodies to a group- how many people (roughly) are you sending for? Just curious..... Old Soldiers Wife/Mommaski- can wait to see pics of the figurine- sounds awesome!..... Old Soldiers Wife- So are both your husband and son in the military? Is your son with the 173rd? Just curious..... Ron- thanks for posting the information about the bill. I wouldn't qualify, but there are thousands that would save thousands! That's great!... okay- I think I'm done. I heading off to class again. Talk to you later! ~Karen~
Name: federica
Email:
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 14:42:51
to Kyle Mitchell.. Hi mate..hope everybody ok down there..take care..C soon. Freddie
Name: lee mckinney
Email: slidemeinslowdeep@yahoo.com
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 14:36:34
a frined told me about this sight& im not much of a writer but i just had to logg on and thank all of you for the jobs you are doing. im a 39 male. i think your all speshel . we would not have our safty here at home whith out you. im in beckley Wv if theres any news or any thing u would like to know from home please fill free to e mail me at eny time. again i say thanks lee mckinney
Name: Anna
Email:
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 14:34:40
to BJ: you're right dude!!!! everyone....just stop talk about that!!! god bless our soldiers!!!!
Name: federica
Email:
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 14:33:01
to JOHN BAXLEY. Mate I am trying to make you feel at home as I promised...a huge hug from Milan...let me know if you've reached my letters....kisses .Federica
Name: FEDERICA
Email:
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 14:30:19
TO ANNA .I ll try to do the way you told me ( adding vicenza.....) if it will work...I ll let you know...you've been very kind thank you again. I owe you a coffee, eh,eh. jope the boys will come back soon. bye f.
Name: Anna
Email:
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 14:28:18
TO Walter Williams, 74th LRSD,hey sweetie, I love you!! Don't forget it, NEVER!
Name: federica
Email:
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 14:21:19
to anna thank you ANNA,thank you....but the problem is...I am not in vicenza....I live and work in MILAN!!!!he just gave me the apo...etc codes and the postal office told me..that's not right...so I ve searched on the web and they for the" italian method2 simply add the cope 36100,vicenza...do you think it will work?
Name: federica
Email:
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 14:17:42
I am sorry. I didn't mean to offend anybody...I have just received his letter today...and he told me..."please can you send me a coffee machine with some coffee?"... I just wanted to make them feel a little bit more at home in that horrible place!!!!
Name: anna
Email:
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 14:15:28
to federica: I just sent today the same things to my husband! You have to go on post, at the post office near the library, but ask your friend his old adress in italy. You'll have to write it with his name on the top left corner of the box and his adress in afghanistan in the middle (it is like he was sending something to himself). Good luck
Name: federica
Email:
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 14:03:02
Hi everybody. I have one of my best mate now in afghanistan (John) . we kept in touch with e-mail and letters. he asked me to send him a coffee machine with some italian coffee...do you think they'll reach any kind of pack???? any suggestion is welcome. thank you. and more he gave me an address to send him letters- but it is in us postal method....do you know the right way to send letters from italy with the" italian method"(postal code...anything)? PLEASE HELP ME!!! THANK YOU. Freddie.
Name: Ron Pozin
Email: rpozin@hotmail.com
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 13:57:24
Re: Free Mail to Troops in Combat. Denise it's been proposed and must work its way through Congress to become law. It includes parcels but there are restrictions on who can send mail and what and how much can be sent Details at: http://capwiz.com/naus/issues/bills/?bill=7207036&size=full
Name: Italian American girl
Email:
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 13:35:44
Who ever wrote this "I don`t know why some american girls hate italian girls so much maybe because we are so sexy, maybe because your soldiers go crazy for us??????????????????????"... i was hysterical laughing when i read that. I am an American girl and my BF is deployed in Afghanistan with all the other sky soldiers... but i have to tell you, YOU ARE SO RIGHT! Im not one of those Italian girl haters though, as I am Italian American..but based on all the bickering on this website, i can see why you would get defensive. This web site used to be a place for information and support, and now it is my entertainment! I get such a kick out of seeing everyone argue and leave nasty comments about everyones post. Don't let any of the negative comments get to you! Those negative comments are just comming from people who ARE just jelous of you.
Name: Denise
Email: soldiersmom81@yahoo.com
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 13:14:53
To Ron Pozin, Thank you for the information. I do have a couple of questions 1 does the Bill include packages or just letters and when will this go into effect or is this just being proposed either way this was good information. Thank you
Name: Tera
Email: thd367@hotmail.com
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 13:01:16
I was hoping that anyone here in Italy could email me if they hear about any events going on that can be done with young children. These first few months have been hard, and I know that keeping busy will help. It seems like all of the activities that I can do with my kids are booked before I get the chance to sign up. Any suggestions?? Feel free to email me at the address above. THANKS
Name: MARISA
Email:
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 12:59:22
TO MY HUSBAND JOSEPH I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART AND I CAN'T WAIT TO HAVE YOU BACK HOME I MISS YOU VERY MUCH PLEASE BE SAFE AND TAKE CARE GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THE SKY SOLDIERS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Name: Tera
Email: thd367@hotmail.com
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 12:57:52
I was hoping that anyone here in Italy could email me if they hear about any events going on that can be done with young children. These first few months have been hard, and I know that keeping busy will help. It seems like all of the activities that I can do with my kids are booked before I get the chance to sign up. Any suggestions?? Feel free to email me at the address above. THANKS
Name: Sara
Email: sarasin76@hotmail.com
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 12:57:39
Mr Bradley, I am sorry I was so caught up that I totally forgot to thank you for this web site. Thanks for your great support
Name: Sara
Email:
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 12:35:24
Thank you Gina, what you just wrote is sooooo right.I am Italian, I have been reading this website ever since my boyfriend was in Iraq and some people just can't stop using this for their own ego. I don't understand why and I don't know why some women feel they are competing with each other.....oh well....this is not the place or the time to do that. Nobody is better than anybody and there is no competition and no arguing about that....let's quit, I am sure you are all wonderful girls and concentrate on what it will be like when you will be able to hug your soldier again.....I long for the day I will see his beautiful smile again and I will be able to tell him how happy I am he is back safe. At our second deployment together I have learnt to treasure every single moment I am given to spend with him and every chance I get to show him how much I love him. This is a time where you should concentrate on finding something to make your special soldier feel very very special and very much loved. God bless you all.....T, if you read this keep a smile on face and remember you are right here in my heart
Name: Gina
Email: Gina@hcnews.com
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 12:11:56
People please, stop doing this. We are here to support each other and our soldiers. It does not matter if you are Italian or American, black, white, red, yellow or green. We need to all stick together and comfort one another. I know there have been clashes with the American and Italian women, but we need to all pull together. I have met a very sweet Italian girl. She and I have become very good friends and we talk everyday on the phone. I met her on here. So lets all pull together and stop this war between the two nationalities. Everyone is on this message board for the same reasons, to support our soldiers. We all love them, miss them and cannot wait for them to come home. Please stop the fighting and name calling and make a bond. I know there are American women out there for the wrong reasons just as there are some Italian women out there for the wrong reasons, but just becuase they are Italian doesn't mean that they are bad or out to hurt our soldiers. So please make a freindship not another enemy.
Name: Kerry Hays
Email:
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 11:26:00
Thanks for the info on the articles Stan. Here's the link, http://www.defendamerica.mil/ There are a couple of articles about what the 2nd 503rd is doing and has done. Click on the Afgahanistan link.
Name:
Email:
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 10:56:17
as our soldiers fight for peace, we "fight a war" here.
Name: G ma of Ed
Email: Bettyc415@msn.com
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 09:53:58
I would like to get info on Aco 2/503 Pictures would be nice. He sent an email to his dad today. All is well Working hard. Miss him If antone sees him tell him Hi GMa
Name: Stan Rogers
Email: roge5301@netzero.net
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 09:47:24
Was browsing for news and went on Google and ran up on: DefendAmerica News - Endgame DefendAmerica News - Afghanistan Update Has some good articles about Afghanistan
Name: Red Devil Supporter B CO
Email:
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 08:01:33
Thanks Arlene! I sent cookies about a month ago, wrapped in a tin and I was so sad when I was told that they did not taste good. I made cranberry, walnut and walnut raisn cookies! Maybe my recipe was too soft!
Name: silvia schudlich
Email:
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 07:56:15
Hello, i just want to say a million time THANK YOU, to Mommaski (SHE KNOWS WHY!), you really are a special person!!! Thanks again! silvia
Name: Arlene
Email: akmitchell@comcast.net
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 07:10:38
Red Devil supporter B Co----- I live in Washington State. I have been sending Nathan coke products ever since they were over in Iraq. So far nothing has happened. Wrap really well in zip lock bags. Arlene
Name: Cindy Ireland
Email: momathome1371@aol.com
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 06:48:31
Hi All, my son has celebrated two birthdays so far with the 173rd. Last year he really liked his gift: I sent a letter and a heavy-ish grade paper to all the people I could think of who love him and asked that they help him celebrate in some way by writing a note, a couple of jokes, a poem, a picture, whatever. Almost all the pages came back....boy, those were days full of happy tears, reading lots of caring put on paper....I bound them together at Kinko's and sent it over. He still says it was the best present he ever got. This year we called everyone and had them record a greeting on a small tape recorder, then sent the whole shebang to him. Haven't gotten much reaction from that one.....
Name: Judy
Email: thomas@execpc.com
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 06:45:12
The story about the camel that Tracy talked about, is indeed a cute story. Thanks, Tracy for bringing it to everyone's attention! I sure do appreciate being able to connect with other parents who's sons are in the same platoon or squad.
Name: Red Devil Supporter B CO
Email:
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 06:18:15
Some of the post brought tears to my eyes! To Old Soldiers Wife, I especially loved what you did with the Christmas Tree :) To Arlene great birthday idea had me thinking for a while but I will make goodie bags for all his platoon. Did you mail cake from USA or Caserme? Please ladies let us get rid of our progesterone in another way other than battling on this website. Go to the gym, attend an FRG meeting, Volunteer, read to a child, help a neighbor, the point is BE SUPPORTIVE and share some LOVE.
Name: Judy
Email: thomas@execpc.com
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 05:57:39
The story about the camel that Tracy talked about, is indeed a cute story. Thanks, Tracy for bringing it to everyone's attention! I sure do appreciate being able to connect with other parents who's sons are in the same platoon or squad.
Name: Mommaski
Email: deborayashinski@yahoo.com
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 05:41:00
To Karen and Old Soldier Wife : I just thought I would let you know, TR made a Beautiful figure of my son and as soon as I get the last item to add to the base I will be emailing a couple of pictures to Mr Bradley (maybe he can post them so you can see the craftsmanship and love that goes into these figures) His attention to detail is amazing!!!! My son's best friend came from Ft Rucker to see us and he said the figure was extremely accurate. He truly is an artist.
Name: Old Soldier's Wife
Email:
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 05:19:35
To Karen: You asked when my husband would receive his PILOT figure....I hope to give the figure to him for Christmas. But I'm one of those people that purchases gifts early with the intent to wait for Christmas and then can't wait to give them.....so, he will probably get it early....if T.R. has it finished. My son's figure will be under the tree when he comes home...whenever that will be. When he was in Iraq he did not get to come home during the tour so we left the Christmas tree up with his gifts underneath and celebrated with him when he came home in April!! Thank goodness for artificial trees!
Name: Tammy To Spc Levy,
Email:
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 05:00:23
Spc Levy, first off I want to Thank you for everything your doing for us. Second I am so sorry that you had to take time from what you are doing over there to try and stop the fighting here. I look at this site everyday and I am ashamed for what is said here to. That is why I hardly post. Before my son left he told me of this site. I know he didn't think it would be like it is. There are a few people that I like to see what they post, which are good post. But enough of this I am truly sorry.
Name: silvia
Email:
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 04:35:30
I really enjoyed this web. My husband is American is not a soldier anymore, is a civilian, but i still found myself reading messages and remembered those time when my husband was deployed! I think that the guys down range need a lot of love and friendship... what does it matter if we are Italians, Americans or whatever?? Let’s stay focus... let’s exchange information, ideas, funny stories.... write a joke if you don't have anything else to write... I mean.. Something that I guy far away from is family will enjoy reading!
Name:
Email:
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 03:52:36
I need some pictures of A.Co. 2-503!!!!please!!!!!!!
Name: Tracy
Email: mom@173rdairborne.com
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 02:25:39
About the "camel round-up"--THAT'S MY BABY!! Great story from the commander-I'm sitting here with the biggest smile. I've only heard from my son for a few short minutes since he's been there and this story of him capturing a camel and riding it into camp, and the picture of him playing "cowboy" or "camelboy" was just what I needed to lift my spirits!!! If you'd like to check it out, it's at www.battlehard.com under the commanders update.
Name: LaLa
Email: lala_10200@hotmail.com
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 01:38:54
It is taking me alot to post this specific message. The reason in which I guess I am adding to the drama by trying to stop it. Ive seen some of these comments and wanted so bad to say something but told myself not to get involved. It is now gotten to the point where people like myself are disappointed in how we are dealing with this as "a big family." This is the time where we all need to stick together and form a support system. We are all in this together and on the same team! Everyone is human, we make mistakes, we see things differently, and we make different choices. Thats what makes us individuals. Please I dont want to see this site fall to pieces because I look forward to reading all the wonderful comments and support that we are giving to our soldiers who deserve it. Next time you post something think about these men and woman that sacrafice everything for you. If you truly support your soldier only give loving and kind words and settle your discrepincies else where. I am a wife of a soldier I understand what it is like to worry and be without your loved one. It is very stressful for us, can you imagine what these men and woman are dealing with? Please Please just take a moment and think about this site and how much it means to you or I or anyone else that comes on here. Thankyou for your time and hopefully we can make some changes around here. :) I LOVE YOU SPECIALIST LANG!!!! KEEP UP ALL YOUR GOOD WORK 173rd!!!
Name: Ron Pozin
Email: rpozin@hotmail.com
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 00:47:45
Here's something we all can support: Free Mail to Troops in Combat Bill # H.R.887 Official Title as Introduced: Free Mail to Troops in Combat Status: 02/17/2005: Referred to House Armed Services 02/17/2005: Referred to House Government Reform 02/17/2005: Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. This bill will give the immediate family members of military troops engaged in combat, free mailing while that military member is in the combat zone. This privilege would be limited to wives, children, mother, father and siblings.
Name:
Email:
Date: 04/27/05
Time: 00:36:39
I'm italian, I'm married with an American soldier and I always used to come to this website when he was just my fiancè and he was in Iraq. You know what? Last year this website used to be good for us to support each other, today it is only full of rumor and malice!I feel sorry for the webmaster because this is a great idea but there are some people that don't uderstand the reason why there is this website. The last thing that I want to say is that being offensive to us (italian) is not nice at all! Think about it! Thank you web master!
Name: liz mom of 1 508 soldier
Email: islizdizzy@yahoo.com
Date: 04/26/05
Time: 23:41:49
Hello everyone its a new day. Hey all you soldiers just want you to know we love and support all your doing PFC Dewey Spence hang in there son more packages on the way wish we could talk, but I truely do appreciate this site to all reading this message love goes a long ways so lets just keep on sending it to all our soldiers.
Name: Let's support each other
Email: from a 100% Italian
Date: 04/26/05
Time: 23:29:33
I am Italian and those messages were not written by Italians but by some eastern European girls, probably romanians. That english was too bad to be of Italian girls. Please remember that we do speak english and our english is not so bad. Who of you all speaks Italian? Well, we do speak your language though so respect that. And please stop offending italian girls, that is horrible. I am sure uncomfortable things that happen around base happen around any base in the world so olease don't blame the italian girls or the american guys for that. Things like that also happen in every club/bar in this world so don't lower yourself in those kind of conversations. Please! It seems that every day we look for someone to attach on this website. Where are the loving girlfriends and the proud parents? I've just noticed a few. And Mommaski, you are the greatest! I am glad Michael grew up with a mom like you cause he deserved the best mom. Your patience and your unconditionate love and support teach a lesson to everyone of us.
Name: Amanda Sinkwich
Email: hm
Date: 04/26/05
Time: 21:06:47
Thanks WebMaster! You Rock! Clean it up! I am with ya!
Name: no need-some one similar to the name "A"
Email:
Date: 04/26/05
Time: 21:03:01
I am sorry for what I am about post but there needs to be an end with the feuding. We love our soldiers far too much to get into these petty little arguments. Yes, Italian girls we know you too love our American soldiers, but in a sense, it's obvious that you girls asking about marital status and what not is what is upsetting others.(I am one of them) This is very real to me b/c this is my love's first deployment, and he told me what Italy was like-huh! and most of the messages worry me. BUT WHATEVER! I will find out when my phiancee gets home, Others will too. We want to love, hope, and pray to God that they will come home safe to their loved one's. We will all find out, I am sure of it. Italian girls, I am glad that there is an interest in the guys, but it is your duty to ask them if they're married or not, etc. PLEASE I would like to be a part of this great message board too. I think's great when everyone is happy from talking to others about what is happening in their lives. We need to support our sky soldiers and we need to help support each other. Please forgive me as I have selfishly been posting notes to my love, and not been giving my condolences to the families who soldiers were lost. I pray for the families every night. B/c it's real it could happen to me, and others. Let's all pay attention to our men. They wouldn't know what to think about all this. Really, I don't either. I just know things must change. We are a REALLY Big 173rd group and we can make it with each other.
Name: Mommaski
Email: deborayashinski@yahoo.com
Date: 04/26/05
Time: 20:49:43
hello everyone, especially to "my" Sky Soldiers in Support Battalian. I am so glad you like the goodies. Wait til you see what is coming next !!!! And to all those beautiful Italian ladies out there - if you ever need an ear to listen. I am here for you too. I am sure it is very hard to love someone to distraction and suddenly you are faced with so much unknown. If you feel uncomfortable posting here you can always email me. And that goes for anyone out there. Just as Mr Bradley is here for all of us , we should be here for each other. Well I had a bad day today and I came here hoping for comfort - but I guess not today. Stay safe Sky Soldiers and those of you who have not contacted your loved ones - well try soon. Love to all.
Name: James Bradley
Email: Webmaster@173rdairborne.com
Date: 04/26/05
Time: 20:29:39
I am admazed that I am on the road only a few days and amount of crap posted. PLease NO RUMORS. ON friday I will delete all the crap, until then, When I get back. I apologized to the familes for this people. --- Webmaster
Name: Jenni
Email:
Date: 04/26/05
Time: 20:11:37
SGT. JOE MCCREARY! Hi Baby! I'm sorry I missed your message this afternoon! I'm glad you are doing alright! I miss you and I love you! Stay safe and strong My Hero!!!
Name: Ron Pozin
Email: rpozin@hotmail.com
Date: 04/26/05
Time: 19:39:44
An Observation: There aren't two groups here. (Those who are overreacting to some posts and those who are only trying to share information.) There is only one group, those who care about their (our) 173rd Airborne soldiers! Some express their anxiety via vulgarity and/or panicky responses. This is an expression of their fear that the one they love is or may be in danger. Those who post in a quiet composed manner also fear for their loved one. Obviously these fears are expressed in a different manner. The answer isn't for any of us to exclude the other but rather for each to include the other. Those who are screaming obscenities don't need a lecture, they need a hug, reassurance that things are alright. I don't know how we do that on the internet but at least we should all be cognizant of everyone's need to know that their loved one is not endangered by any of us on this site. I guess the answer is patience, love and forgiveness for those who are the most anxious. Ron
Name: SFC Levy
Email: jason.levy@us.army.mil
Date: 04/26/05
Time: 19:23:11
As an Iraq 173rd vet, My boys and I used to look at this page when we first got to country. We used to look for all the messages from our families and friends. It was a good outlet for quick messages and a welcome word from loved ones. About the third month over there, the Iraq message board turned into exactly what is happening now. Bickering between family members, italians, friends, and other military members. It turned into a big joke because many of the things we were reading were nothing but personal attacks and gossip. I still remember many of the candid conversations between family members and how ugly people got. In respect of the soldiers downrange in the ghan, how about everyone ceases to post petty arguments and keep it to what this board is meant for. Its meant for quick messages to family members deployed and for the deployed soldiers to communicate with their loved ones. Unless you want to turn off the soldiers looking at this page, I recommend being a bigger and better person and driving on. When a soldier only has ten minutes on the internet, do you think he wants to read 30 pages of bickering in order to find a quick hello from his folks. Dont destroy something that Mr Bradley has been so gracious to host.
Name: proud of our troops, ashamed of us
Email:
Date: 04/26/05
Time: 19:09:46
After reading the last few days of feuding on this site, I find it terribly ironic that though we want our soldiers to be home safe and not have to keep the peace elsewhere in the world, we don't seem to be doing a very good job of keeping the peace amongst ourselves...I am saddened that others who come here looking for comfort and community are getting grief and gossip...can't we do better than that? If you don't like what someone says, well, I guess you should thank your lucky stars you live in a country where disagreeing with another person is not a jail or death sentence...OK, I'm off the soapbox now...just gotta say to Mommanski--YOU ROCK!!!!! You are my idol, my inspiration, Babe! Sorry you have had to listen (read) the bickering...you (and our troops) deserve better!
Name: Rebecca
Email: IMPATIENCE
Date: 04/26/05
Time: 18:25:47
I dont know if this helps anyone with patience or not. But we are all anxious to hear from our loved ones. I havent heard from my soldier since April 2nd. So that was 24 days and counting...we just have to be patient. They are busy, so just keep writting them, they will get back to us when they can! Gotta be strong and show our support!
Name:
Email:
Date: 04/26/05
Time: 15:47:45
I never offended or attacked italian girls, right? I was just disappointed with those who posted the message! Also, im sure they are italian : bad english and lots of mistakes in their message, as italians often do, me included. They didn't show any kind of respect writing those nasty words. That's all.
Name:
Email:
Date: 04/26/05
Time: 15:45:15
I never offended or attacked italian girls, right? I was just disappointed with those who posted the message! Also, im sure they are italian : bad english and lots of mistakes in their message, as italians often do, me included. They didn't showed any kind of respect writing those nasty words. That's all.
Name: Italian girl
Email: to jessica
Date: 04/26/05
Time: 14:21:25
Dear Jessica, im really sorry but i cannot justify that kind of behaviour, although im italian. I didn't mean to offend you or italian people. I can even recognise the value of my people. But in this situation, please be honest: would you have still justified that behaviour if the girl who posted the bad message hadn't been italian? I guess no. Anyway, lets stop talking about that. I hope that kind of fact won't happen again.
Name: Arlene
Email: akmitchell@comcast.net
Date: 04/26/05
Time: 13:43:24
Karen---- I am sure it will be thawed by the time it gets there. I baked it in a cake tin, froze it for several days, then I used my food vaccuum sealer, put that in several large zip lock bags with frozen ice packs. I think the cup cake idea is much easier. But hey, can't hurt to try. :) Arlene
Name: jessica
Email: to 'an italian girl' and karen
Date: 04/26/05
Time: 13:41:39
I don't understand why you wrote that about italian girls...yes that girl has been very rude but I don't think you need to apologise like if italian girls are used to do stupid things like that...pls be more supportative with your people...also, I read the article about the plane crash and it is said that plane was from Dubai so of course no1 of our soldiers could have been involved ...so please, next time think before making us have a heart attack and worry for our loved ones! otherwise post the article so that everyone can read it.
Name: Judy
Email: thomas@execpc.com
Date: 04/26/05
Time: 13:32:00
I LOVE reading how the guys are describing where they live or what the guys are requesting on the AnySoldier site ... "we are an infantry platoon stuck out in the middle of no where" ... so true! "Female soldiers would like chocolate, tampons, smell good stuff, loofas, hair ties" .. I love the "smell good stuff" :) .. too cute.
Name: To J. Torres
Email:
Date: 04/26/05
Time: 12:55:21
*Hi chico!I love and miss you so much!stay safe,C.*
Name: Amy
Email: Rebble2@aol.com
Date: 04/26/05
Time: 12:27:03
I finally got a very short email from my soldier after two long weeks of waiting. He said that they are extremely busy. But said he did have time to send me some sail mail, so now I can't wait till I get that. SPC Baker I miss you and can't wait until you can come home. Stay safe and never forget that you're my hero. God bless all of our Sky Soldiers and the loved ones.
Name: Amy
Email: Rebble2@aol.com
Date: 04/26/05
Time: 12:26:07
I finally got a very short email from my soldier after two long weeks of waiting. He said that they are extremely busy. But said he did have time to send me some sail mail, so now I can't wait till I get that. SPC Baker I miss you and can't wait until you can come home. Stay safe and never forget that you're my hero. God bless all of our Sky Soldiers and the loved ones.
Name: an italian girl
Email:
Date: 04/26/05
Time: 12:22:54
To Karen: the bad message was probably written by some italian girls. I don't have idea who they are but you don't need to apologyse. they have been so rude. Im sure you didn't mean to scare anyone. To the italian girls who posted that bad message: think almost ten times before speaking or writing anything. This is a public site, people is allowed to write or ask about what happens over there. Im so sorry to see that some italian girls, that I ve always considered intelligent, are so childish.
Name: Karen
Email: Karen@173rdairborne.com
Date: 04/26/05
Time: 12:12:19
Hey Old Soldier's Wife- when does Old Soldier get to have his figuring? That is quite a neat idea.... Hey Arlene- I'm quite curious how in the world you mailed a frozen cake- how are you keeping it frozen? That is dedication right there.. :) ~Karen~
Name: Tera
Email: thd367@hotmail.com
Date: 04/26/05
Time: 11:31:48
Thanks RON for posting the links for the centcom articles! I hadn't seen either article yet, and it was a lot of fun to see more on my husbands company! THANKS!!!!
Name: Jen
Email: metcalf_jen@hotmail.com
Date: 04/26/05
Time: 11:07:10
If anyone runs into the 74th, could you please tell SSG Matt Roberge Jen says hi from Harvey Lake New Hampshire!! Thanx
Name: Rebecca
Email: ACTION FIGURES
Date: 04/26/05
Time: 10:23:06
Hi all! If you are interested in the 173d action figure, why not check out: http://www.andgor.com/Personalized_Figures/personalized_figures.html They have CUSTOM MADE figures. You could get a replica of your husband, boyfriend, son. Its unique and fun. I dont know the price, im sure its around what the 173d figure costs. But I think its cool. - Rebecca
Name: rock wife
Email: isabella
Date: 04/26/05
Time: 09:44:04
what unit is your boyfriend with? if 508, the address would be: soldier's name, first and last.. no rank tf 1-508 / company ( ) 1-508 apo ae 09354
Name:
Email:
Date: 04/26/05
Time: 09:30:53
For anyone interested in sending packages of goodies to the soldiers, you should visit www.anysoldier.com. This website was actually founded by a sky soldier. If you select "WHERE TO SEND" and narrow your search by "PARENT UNIT", you may be able to find out what some of our soldier from 173rd may be needing out there. Soldiers who have applied make specific requests and even provide information on their living conditions.
Name: MARY
Email: mary73oo@yaho.com
Date: 04/26/05
Time: 09:22:18
Can somebody tell me the name for the web site of camp Ederly? Thanks
Name: Donna
Email: mommie222@yahoo.com
Date: 04/26/05
Time: 09:12:23
HELLO, Thank you for the Birthday ideas and I will keep that in mind.Can the people that are using the words not welcomed here stop please? We have better words to use and we also have better things to spend our time, writing about OUR SOLDIERS and THEIR SAFETY!
Name: Arlene
Email: akmitchell@comcast,net
Date: 04/26/05
Time: 08:54:30
I sent out a birthday box for my sons 21st birthday in May, it consisted of a cake ( frozen,but not sure if it will be edible), frosting,candles,a birthday banner, balloons,plates,cups,silverware,coke wrapped in a zip lock bag,goodie bags for everyone in his squad, disposable camera,plus of course his birthday gifts. Kind of silly, but if it makes them smile, even for just a bit, it is well worth it. Hope this helps. Arlene
Name: jessica
Email: Birthday ideas
Date: 04/26/05
Time: 08:13:49
If you want a birthday present check the party web site for camp Ederle, I know that people can buy from the States too.... They have cute happy birthday mugs with candies and balloon, or other stuff and you don't pay shipping....is convenient!
Name: supporter too
Email:
Date: 04/26/05
Time: 07:52:12
can u stop saying bad staffs against that people?maybe they just said bad words against karen but then they give her the apologises so please guys dont go ahead with this staffs people can wrong in life and in this website there were people that said way more worst bad staffs and were never attack in the way you all attacked "girlfriends and friends" so stop it and just talk about our soldiers that is more important.bye
Name: Red Devil Supporter B CO
Email:
Date: 04/26/05
Time: 07:44:08
Karen thanks for posting the information,I was not aware of the crash! I am thankful for any news that I read on this web page. It helps to alleviate some of the anxiety and worry. I am disgusted at what others have to say and have people lost their minds!!!!!!! I thought we were here to support and encourage each other! I am getting tired of reading negative stuff here and I am almost tempted to stop visiting the webpage, Mommasski (sorry 9f mis-splet) thanks for the great birthday idea :)
Name: sorry 4that word friends
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Date: 04/26/05
Time: 07:31:14
we give u all our apologises for that bad word we usually dont say it.sorry again to karen.bye
Name: Mommaski
Email: deborayashinski@yahoo.com
Date: 04/26/05
Time: 07:20:54
Hmmmm... Birthday ideas !?! Well when Michael turned 24 in Iraq, I sent Hostess cupcakes, a box of candles and silly party hats and little umbrellas (it was hot) to his buddy to hold until his birthday. Michael was very surprised and there was enough for all his friends. Course I am sure his friends thought his mother was a nut, but Michael said everyone loved the cupcakes and had alot of laughs. My son also adored movies so eveyone in my family sent him a just released DVD. I think the important thing is your loved one is remembered, you give a treat to him and his buddies and you make them laugh if even for a few moments.
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Date: 04/26/05
Time: 07:01:05
any birthday gift ideas? his birthjday is in about a month but as we know, it's 'snail mail' so i wanted to get a head start. this is our first deployment so i need some creative ideas!!! thanks so much.
Name: to the rude friends ang girlfriends
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Date: 04/26/05
Time: 06:59:04
the f-word really did offend me. if you panicked reading about the plane crash, you should have checked the internet or the frg for more info instead